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BF51 KRE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,517 mi
Last recorded79,517 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer has blockage (sufficient water reaching screen)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,149 miles

Emissions not tested Oil light flickers on/off sporadically (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 66,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,365 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 62,627 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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BF51 KRE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 KRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF51 KRE registered?

BF51 KRE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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